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This is true for A2 candidates (before or after the effective date)

After 18 January 2013 may be a beginner with old licenses of categories

A (limited) and head of the new A2 license machines that make the 48 hp. The power to weight ratio is at 0.2 kW / kg is limited, so the matching bikes weigh at least 175 kilograms. The two-year deadline for the possible granting of the open a runs from the date of issue of the relevant license, holders of Class A2 must pass a test climb.

So far, the bikes for beginners 34 hp with a power to weight ratio of 0.16 kW / kg. Background for the change: The politicians want an attractive entry-level, may also seek to lower the test pilot for the A license without power restriction.

This is true for A2 candidates (better before 19 January 2013)
Who prior to 19 January 2013 with the A (restricted) license in his hand, two years later with no further increases in order to test the open A. At the same time he still has the advantage, from 19 Ride motorcycles in January 2013 with 48 hp to. Starting at 19 January gets an entry – regardless of the date of the license application – the A2 license.

With the A2 license after two years he must pass a practical examination in order to preserve the open A. However, it remains the duty of driving hours saved. Background: In Germany, after the abolition of the 1993 promotion exam happens nothing derogatory. But the EU driving license based on the principle of promotion – every two years can be purchased the next higher note. Always required: a practical test.

This is true for 21 – to 23-year-old (more after the deadline)

Direct entry is from under the new law of 25 years before 19th January 2013 reduced to 24 years.

This applies to all motorcycle riders
Under the new system only in a theoretical examination of the entire two-wheeler class is necessary. Who the A1 light motorcycle stores, must be open at A2 and A, only create a practical examination. Who makes the A2 as the first bill cramming, for the A output and no weight restriction would have more theory. Previously applied to all: theoretical and practical test at the A1 and A2, but then rise without obstacles.

This applies to many who were born before 1962

Who received before 1.4.1980 his driver’s license may drive light motorcycles to eleven kW. After 18 January 2013 requires the generation of baby boomers, the 31 March 1980 the car received cloth, lay only a practical test, then they will benefit from the A2 license for motorcycles up to 48 hp. In addition, this also applies to those who previously took off a category 4 for mopeds with 50 cc without further restriction. So far, the older drive light motorcycles to 11 kW.

The new driving license directive for Europe – at 19 January 2013 Part 1